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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. These ideas are gifts of time, creativity, and skills. 30 Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas: 1. Give a Photo Session.

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Five Frugal Things | Oy, that exam!

The Frugal Girl

I used a Starbucks gift card for a drink and sandwich My friend Mia and I went out to Starbucks with Sonia, and I used a gift card from my Erie YourTurn rewards to pay for my purchase. I used Chick-Fil-A points for a free tea/lemonade After my competency tests last week, my mouth was as dry as the Sahara, from the nerves.

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Introducing Honeycrisp Apple Inspired Products, PLUS a $25 GIANT Food Stores Gift Card giveaway!

Family Balance Sheet

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. This apple season, GIANT Food Stores has launched about 30 Apple Limited Time Originals throughout the store including in dairy, bakery, deli, floral, prepared foods, household, and general merchandise. Enter for a chance to Win a $25 Giant Food Stores Gift Card.

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Holiday Inspired Collection at GIANT Food Stores + $25 Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. To make your life easier, GIANT Food Stores has launched their Limited Time Originals Holiday Inspired Collection in time for your first holiday celebration or to just add some holiday flavor to your day. Try them all before they’re gone! And it’s FREE!

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Five Frugal Things | A lunch-y edition

The Frugal Girl

I’m using metal containers to pack my lunches Reusable containers make for a greener lunch, and a cheaper lunch. I love glass containers for food storage at home, largely because they are see-through. Food that’s visible is food that’s less likely to go to waste! But for lunches, I love metal containers.

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10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Last week’s post, 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas was so successful that I have dreamed up 10 more ideas. Seriously, the possibilities are ENDLESS when thinking outside the (gift) box. 10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. Laundry Service or Use of Your Laundry Room. Handyman Services.

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